Brown A-line skirt

Title
Brown A-line skirt
Year/Period
1950s-1960s
Region
Singapore
Material
Dimension
Gross measurement: 72.6 x 53.6 cm,
Gross measurement: H114 x W102.5 cm (2009-03692 and 03693)
Accession No.
2009-03692
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Poh

This brown A-line skirt which comes with a matching jacket (2009-03693) belonged to the late Christina Lee (1923-2009). Christina Lee was the former wife of Loke Wan Tho, the founder and chairman of Cathay Organisation. An accomplished photographer, perfumer and businesswoman, she was a style icon who was remembered for her poise, elegance and impeccable fashion sense. In 1965, she was named by Vogue magazine as one of the most beautiful women in Singapore.